ZNYX Announces Fast Ethernet Multi-Channel Adapters for Workgroup Servers.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 1997--ZNYX Corporation, a leading provider of Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. server-enhancement solutions, announced today the release of two multi-channel Fast Ethernet network adapter A printed circuit board that plugs into the bus of both user machines (clients) and servers in a local area network (LAN). Also commonly called a "network interface card" (NIC) or "LAN card," the network adapter transmits data onto the network and receives data from the network. cards targeted as cost-effective solutions for small to mid-size workgroup servers running bandwidth intensive applications. The NetBlaster(tm) ZX346 four-channel 10/100 Mbps and the NetBlaster ZX348 two-channel 10/100 Mbps adapter are designed to support up to four separate network segments operating at independent speeds and protocols for maximum configuration flexibility. ZNYX will be showcasing this product next week at CeBIT '97 in Hannover, Germany (USA Software Pavilion, Hall 5, Booth A12). Each ZNYX NetBlaster multi-channel adapter occupies only one PCI slot (hardware) PCI slot - A connector on Peripheral Component Interconnect and the associated physical space occupied by the installed PCI card. in the host system to reduce data load on the PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect and provides faster data transfer between network channels. The ZX346 and the ZX348 feature complete compliance with all industry standards including plug-and-play installation and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. Auto Negotiation for automatic configuration for 10BaseT or 100BaseTX in half or full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with The ZX346 and ZX348 are the only multi-channel adapters available today with built-in flexibility to incorporate next generation technologies. ZNYX's innovative on-board RISConnect(tm) architecture supports future technologies such as switching, built-in diagnostics, and network management. Pricing and Availability The ZNYX NetBlaster ZX346 four-channel 10/100 Mbps adapter is available now at a list price of US$ 799 and the NetBlaster ZX348 two-channel 10/100 Mbps adapter is available now at a list price of US$ 479. NetBlaster adapters are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee (in the U.S. only) and a limited lifetime warranty. NetBlaster adapters are made in the USA and are available worldwide through its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and distribution partners. Award-Winning Product Family ZNYX Fast Ethernet adapters are built upon award-winning networking technology which has won the company an impressive collection of awards and industry recognition for product achievement. The release of these adapters complements ZNYX's existing award-winning single-channel NetBlaster product line of PCI-based Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network adapters. About ZNYX ZNYX Corporation, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. located in Fremont, California, is a leading provider of Fast Ethernet server-enhancement solutions. As a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). technology pioneer, ZNYX was the first company to ship single and multi-channel PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet adapters. Information about ZNYX's products is available on the worldwide web at http://www.znyx.com. ZNYX Corporation is located at 48501 Warm Springs Blvd., Suite 107, Fremont, CA 94539, 510/249-0800. -0- Note to Editors: Sales inquiries can be directed to ZNYX at 510/249-0800 or via email: sales@znyx.com. ZNYX, NetBlaster, ZX346 and ZX348 are trademarks of ZNYX Corporation. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: ZNYX Corp. Susan Marie Smith, 510/249-0800 ext. 113 ssmith@znyx.com |
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